Info. Security Analyst Sr Principal

General Dynamics - IT; Maryland; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics - IT (GDIT) seeks a seasoned cybersecurity professional to join the US BICES-X program supporting DoD information sharing. You will be part of a globally distributed team delivering a secure enterprise network to mission partners and combatant commands.

Responsibilities include IA/Cybersecurity activities, RMF assessment, vulnerability management with STIGs/SCAP/ACAS, and coordination with USAF/AFRL. You will mentor junior staff and uphold accreditation requirements.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in cybersecurity or IA
• Top Secret/SCI clearance
• BA/BS degree or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of DoD RMF, NIST 800-53, FIPS 199/200

Responsibilities

• Performs Cybersecurity activities for a large Program; coordinates with government staff, USAF and other agencies to implement policy, standards, and procedures.
• Conducts network and system audits for vulnerabilities using STIGs, DISA SCAP, ACAS and related tools.
• Maintains RMF accreditation status and system documentation for DoD classified networks.
• Provides guidance on vulnerability countermeasures and remediation of non-compliant controls.

Skills

Cybersecurity expertise

RMF knowledge

Vulnerability management

Policy & procedures

Team leadership

Education

BA/BS degree

Tools

STIGs

DISA SCAP

ACAS

ESS Policy Auditor

Job description

Please take this opportunity to join one of GDIT’s fastest long-standing growing programs! US Battlefield Information Collection and Exploitation System eXtended (US BICES-X) is a cutting-edge program supporting DoW intelligence information sharing on current and emerging global threats to mission and coalition partners and emerging nations. With an internationally dispersed team supporting each combatant command, the US BICES-X team is in direct support of the war fighter and their missions. We are seeking a creative and driven professional with a passion for solving real world issues on a cross-functional, fast paced team. You will be part of a dynamic team that is delivering a business-driven Enterprise Network to support BICES Global Enterprise Mission Support Services increasing performance, security, scalability, and stability while reducing costs and complexity resulting in increased supportability.

Responsibilities:

• Performs Cybersecurity activities (formally known as IA - Information Assurance) for a large Program; coordinates with government Program staff, USAF, and other government agencies to assist in the creation, dissemination, direction, and auditing of program policy, standards, and operating procedures.
• Utilize available resources to conduct Cybersecurity activities, and report to senior GDIT and government personnel on overall program security posture.
• Conduct network and system audits for vulnerabilities using Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), DISA SCAP, ACAS vulnerability scanner, ESS Policy Auditor to mitigate those findings for Linux, Windows, Cisco, Juniper, VMWare and other associated operating systems.
• Ability to create, track and review Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms) and conduct solution identification to assist in problem remediation and resolution.
• Communicate tactical and strategic threat information to Government leaders, Cybersecurity-Ops and A&A (formerly C&A) Staff to assist them in making cyber risk decisions and to mitigate threats.
• Carries out DoW Risk Management Framework (RMF) in accordance with DoW 8510 to ascertain information systems' security posture by utilizing security control validation activities and coordinating security testing.
• Maintain the Security Accreditation status, including system documentation of multiple DoW classified networks and interconnected systems.
• Coordinates with AFRL, and USAF, and other organizations in support of audits and inspections and provides all necessary documentation as required for SAVs, ST&Es, and CCRI.
• Evaluate firewall change requests and assess organizational risk.
• Provides guidance on vulnerability countermeasures or mitigation of non-compliant controls.
• Ensures the integrity and protection of networks, systems, and applications by technical enforcement of organizational security policies, through monitoring of vulnerability scanning devices.
• Performs periodic and on-demand system audits and vulnerability assessments, including user accounts, application access and file system to determine compliance.
• Provides guidance and work leadership to less-experienced technical staff members.
• Maintains current knowledge of relevant technology as assigned.
• Participates in special projects as required.

Required Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience required (8+ years of experience preferred).
• Must possess and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• BA/BS degree – may substitute additional years of experience.
• Comprehensive knowledge of data security administration principles, methods, and techniques.
• Must meet DOW 8570.01M requirements for IAT Level II (e.g. CASP CE, etc.)
• Requires understanding of DOW RMF (800-53 Rev 4 and Rev 5)
• Requires understanding of DoW policies and procedures, including FIPS 199, FIPS 200, NIST 800-53 and other applicable policies.

Preferred Qualifications:

• The ability to work and set priorities on multiple projects/tasks at once and operate in a dynamic, fast-paced team-oriented environment
• Depending on job assignment, additional specific certifications may be required
• The work is typically performed in an office environment, which requires normal safety precautions; work may require some physical effort in the handling of light materials, boxes, or equipment.

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